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Swing Sequence: Patrick Cantlay

Swing Sequence: Patrick Cantlay

July 19, 2012

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Face-OnAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-OnUpper body rotates, hips are quiet. This creates torque.Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-OnAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-OnAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-OnThink: on plane and retained. Try to keep the clubshaft bent.Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-OnAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-OnHe's swinging around a fixed axis, his right arm and shaft in a straight line.Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-OnAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-LineAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-LineThe shoulder turn rules this backswing.Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-LineAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-LineAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-LineAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-LineRemember: The hands are angels -- they're just along for the ride.Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-LineAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-LineYou don't see many full, on-plane finishes like this one.Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-LineWe call this setup "equally proportioned." Patrick's ready for action.Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-LineAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-LineAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-LineHead has not changed one iota, laterally or vertically.Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-LineAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-LineLeft wrist is a bit bowed; the club's toe won't pass the heel.Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-LineAnalysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-LineAn unrestrained finish brings to mind Payne Stewart.Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
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